The Peoples Library
We all have our own story to tell. Do you want your story added to the permanent collection of the Main Library? Now you can through the People’s Library project. Started by VCU student Mark...
View ArticleNational Poster Retrospecticus at Gallery5 on Saturday
The National Poster Retrospecticus will be at Gallery 5 on Saturday, April 20 for one night only. This traveling show, curated by JP Boneyard, displays hand-printed event posters from more than 75...
View ArticleNational Record Store Day in Jackson Ward
Did you know April 20 is designated as National Record Store Day? Well it is and you should support by heading over to Steady Sounds located at 322 West Broad Street. What are you going to purchase?
View ArticleDocumentary about Barbara Johns
On Wednesday, May 1 at 5:30 p.m., the Library of Virginia will be showing “Barbara Johns: The Making of an Icon ” a documentary film by Fabrice Chiambretto. This is a FREE event. From the Library of...
View ArticleArts in the Alley breathes life back into the Ward
On a cool, but beautiful spring weekend in April, several volunteers came together in Jackson Ward to paint murals on the old, tattered walls of Historic Jackson Ward. These volunteers didn’t have a...
View ArticleThe National venue lineup for May
May lineup includes: Wed May 1 – CLUTCH / THE SWORD Fri May 3 – STEEL PANTHER Sun May 5 – ASKING ALEXANDRIA / WHITECHAPEL Fri May 10 – LINDSEY STIRLING Sat May 11 – THE JOY FORMIDABLE Wed May 15 –...
View ArticleCenterStage May Calendar
There is something for everyone this month at CenterStage. May 2 Richmond Symphony Rush Hour: Beethoven’s Pastorale Enjoy an evening with Erin R. Freeman (Conductor), Molly Sharp (Viola) and the...
View ArticleExhibition Closes
On Saturday, May 18, the free exhibition You Have No Right: Law and Justice will close at the Library of Virginia. From the Library of Virginia: Using Virginia cases—and the stories of the people...
View ArticleBlack History Museum coming to Jackson Ward
On May 24 the Black History Museum announced that Dominion Resources has committed $500,000.00 to its “Bold Vision, Bright Future” Campaign. The scope of the $13 million comprehensive campaign includes...
View ArticlePainting Day with Sarah Hand at Quirk Gallery
Mark your calendars. Sarah Hand will be at Quirk Gallery on Saturday, June 8, between 12:00-2:00 p.m. For $15.00 per person, you will be able to spend the afternoon creating small wood paintings. No...
View ArticleThis week at The National – June 2-8
Monday, June 3 Best Coast with the Guards Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance or $18 at the doors. Purchase tickets here. Wednesday, June 5 This show has been...
View ArticleVirginia Rep’s RED closing June 16
RED is currently playing at Virginia Rep’s Theatre Gym. The final performance will be June 16. From Virginia Rep: Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Play, RED is a moving and compelling account...
View ArticleRock of Ages at Richmond CenterStage
Are you in the mood to hear Pat Benatar, Whitesnake, and Journey? Then don’t miss your chance to see Rock of Ages this Sunday, June 9, at the Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. Presented by...
View ArticleLyric Ave’s Season Finale
Catch Lyric Ave’s season finale this Saturday, June 8 at 6pm and again at 9:30pm at the Hippodrome. Watch Lyric Ave’s performance on Virginia This Morning. View Larger Map
View ArticleJune First Fridays
Don’t let the rain keep you away from all of the great artwork on display tonight during the June First Fridays. Here is a sampling of what you can see tonight: 1708 Gallery – “To the Source: William...
View ArticleThis week at The National – June 9-15
Sunday, June 9 Passion Pit with the Cults Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets: $30 in advance or $35 at the door. Purchase tickets here. Monday, June 10 Passion Pit with the Cults...
View ArticleThe Hippodrome
Check out a short video about the role of the Hippodrome in the Jackson Ward neighborhood. What other restoration projects do you think have helped Jackson Ward and the surrounding neighborhoods?
View Article2013 RVA Grooves Summer Concert Series Lineup
RVA Grooves is kicking off their summer concert series. Beginning June 14 and running until August 30, the concert series will take place at the Hippodrome. Here is the 2013 schedule: JUNE June 14 –...
View ArticlePhotography at the Museum of the Confederacy
Whether you are a Civil War enthusiast or not, this sounds like a neat event at the Museum of the Confederacy. What do you know about photography? More specifically, what do you know about Civil War...
View ArticleCapital Square Walking Tour
Join the Valentine Richmond History Center on June 30 for “Capital Square: Jefferson, Washington and Spielberg Walking Tour.” This tour begins at 2:00 p.m. at the Capital Square’s 9th and Grace Street...
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